Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Sep2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And Abraham said to God, ‘If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!’” (Genesis 17:18 NIV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Do not settle for the good you have by praying that God should bless it while God is planning the best for you. - Bayo Afolaranmi ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always aim at becoming the best that God wants you to be in life.

DO NOT SETTLE FOR THE GOOD!

Dearly Beloved, DO NOT SETTLE FOR THE GOOD! “And Abraham said to God, ‘If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!’” (Genesis 17:18 NIV). An international speaker, John L. Mason, wrote a book that is a best-seller titled “An Enemy Called Average.” On the cover page of the book, he said, “Don’t settle For An Average Life – God Wants To Launch You Past The Middle To The Top.” The final words of the author of the book in part are, “Be the whole person God called you to be. Don’t settle for anything less.”  It was as if the author of the book had Abraham in mind when he was choosing the title of the inspirational book. God had called Abraham out of his relatives to make him the father of many nations (see Genesis 12:1-3). God promised to bless him greatly and make his descendants numerous and great (see Genesis 15). However, he did not have children. He had even concluded in his mind that a servant would inherit all his possessions and the blessings of God! God assured him that a son coming out of his own body would be his heir (see Genesis 15:1-4). When God tarried in fulfilling this promise, Abraham and his wife tried to help God. They had a son through Hagar, a maidservant (see Genesis 16). Nonetheless, God insisted that the promised child would come through Sarah (see Genesis 17:15-16). Abraham saw this as a joke and suggested to God to be contented the good he (Abraham) helped God brought into being (see Genesis 17:17-18). He had settled for the good. Nevertheless, God was resolute to do the best for him (see Genesis 17:19).  On many occasions, we also settle for the good we have and pray that God should bless it while God is planning the best for us. A popular adage says, “God’s time is the best.” However, most of us prefer the good time we have or that we are thinking of to the best time of God. This should not be! We should learn how to wait for the best time and the best things of God for us. We should not settle for the good or the average, but the best.  What are you expecting from God? Does it seem it is getting too late? Are you trying to settle for the good you have now? The best of God came to reality in the lives of Abraham and Sarah when they least expected it (see Genesis 21:1-7). Your best will also come to reality in Jesus’ name. Amen. But, do not settle for the good! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will always aim at becoming the best that God wants you to be in life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Sep2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out” (Proverbs 20:5 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY If you want to be wise, learn to ask wise questions—and then listen. - Rick Warren ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to be able to listen in quest for wisdom.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Sep2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness” (Proverbs 15:14 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY What we let into our minds shapes the state of our souls. - Poh Fang Chia ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will be mindful of what you feed your mind.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Sep2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “[Jesus Christ], after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God.... For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified” (Hebrews 10:12, 14 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY No longer are sacrifices necessary, for Jesus paid the sacrifice for our sins. When we follow Him, God is pleased with us because of what Christ did on our behalf. - Alyson Kieda ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Accept the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ NOW, if you have not done so.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Sep2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand. - Thomas Aquinas ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to have faith for things that you have not seen.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Sep2018

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others]” (1 Peter 4:8 AMP). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY True love is a process of co-creation in which neither feels ownership or superiority. Jealousy is a highly destructive force for love and relationships. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, to be able demonstrate true love to people around me.